512 Entitled to Title II DWW Payments

 

 

Revised 11/25/2019

Policy

 

To qualify for SSI-MAO in the Disabled Widow/Widower (DWW) category, the person must be entitled to Disabled Widow/Widower benefits from Social Security.

See MA529 for more policy related to DWW

 

Definitions

 

Term

Definition

Disabled Widow/Widower (DWW) benefits

Title II Social Security benefits paid to a person who:

·         Has a disability;

·         Was married to a someone for at least 10 years; and

·         The spouse (or former spouse) has started collecting Social Security benefits or is deceased.

 

Proof

 

Proof that the customer is entitled to Disabled Widow/Widower benefits from Social Security includes:

·         Social Security records that show the person is entitled to Social Security benefits as a Disabled Widow/Widower.

·         A call to SSA that confirms the person is entitled to benefits as a Disabled Widow/Widower.

Legal Authority

 

Program

Legal Authorities

Disabled Widow Widower (DWW)

42 USC 1383c (d)

AAC R9-22-1505